Catholic College Wodonga vs Wodonga Senior Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic College Wodonga
Wodonga · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,229 students · ICSEA 1054
Wodonga Senior Secondary College
Wodonga · Government high school · 7-12
1,348 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Catholic College Wodonga Wodonga VIC | Wodonga Senior Secondary College Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 348 | #239 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #305 of 1,472 | #829 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,229 | 1,348 |
| Girls / boys | 636 / 593 | 706 / 642 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 220 | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | 159 | 347 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 21 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.2% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 102.3 | 127.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 74.3 | 87.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 13% |
| Suburb | Wodonga 3690 | Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ccw.vic.edu.au | www.wssc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Catholic College Wodonga scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 45.9).
- •Catholic College Wodonga has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wodonga Senior Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.0).
- •Wodonga Senior Secondary College is the larger school with 1,348 students compared with 1,229.
- •Wodonga Senior Secondary College has grown faster over five years (21% vs 2%).
- •Catholic College Wodonga is a catholic school while Wodonga Senior Secondary College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Catholic College Wodonga better than Wodonga Senior Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Catholic College Wodonga ranks higher (69.0 vs 45.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Catholic College Wodonga and Wodonga Senior Secondary College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wodonga and Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catholic College Wodonga has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wodonga Senior Secondary College has 10.4.
How do Catholic College Wodonga and Wodonga Senior Secondary College rank in VIC?
Catholic College Wodonga is 108th of 348 and Wodonga Senior Secondary College is 239th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.